1956 chevy belair 2dr hardtop

1956 Chevrolet Belair Sport Coupe 2dr Hardtop: Wow! Rock solid original bodied Babes like this are few/far between and extremely hard to find! You say. why? A documented California Black Plate survivor that's loaded with tons of rare factory options! This original Inca Silver Jewel was used as the sample/example vehicle for the 1977 identification publication of USA-1 Chevrolet 1946-1959. several pages identify the various and rare options this beauty sports and a photo of the California Black Plate (a copy of this book and the matching license plates are included with the purchase)!

After many years in California. about 5-6 years ago this car was purchased for the annual Mercy Medical "Giveaway Car" here in Southern Idaho! Over the years. this charity has become well known for it's extensive quality. seeking nationwide each and every year to find ONLY the Best Classic automobiles to be given away! This one was No exception!

It arrived in Idaho. with what was reported as 59k actual miles. a real Inca Silver Diamond Survivor with amazing options and original equipment including Continental Kit. Fender Spheres. F/R Bumper Guards with Up-Rights. Locking GM gas cap. GM Bowtie Exhaust Tips. Door Handle Fingernail Protectors. Dual Factory Mirrors. Traffic Light Prism (dash crows foot). Lower Stainless Rockers. Stainless Front Fender Protectors. Day-N-Night Mirror and More! The original Inca Silver had been refinished only once in it's life and the door jambs etc sport the original coat of paint. showing it's shocking pristine interior and exterior originality. For example. all of the factory Glass. Trim and Chrome is original. NOT restored but an exceptionally well protected survivor with NO rust or panel replacement ever. Zippo Zero!! The rest of the story. Paul Harvey.

The raffle winner could not swing the taxes and she was sold to a well known Treasure Valley Street Rod builder who has owned. enhanced and very much enjoyed her presence for about 5 years. While the original 60k power-train was neat. he wanted to be able to safely drive and enjoy her on today's roads with a bit of style. all the while. retaining it's original Beauty.

At 60. 00 miles the original power train was tastefully updated with a modernized 1995 Chevrolet LT-1 V8 with Aluminum Heads. GM 4V Performance Intake and Edelbrock Quadra-Jet 4bbl Carburetor. Transfer of the smooth power is handled by a Hi-Way friendly 700R4 Transmission and factory rear differential with 3:55 gears. Exhaust is dispelled thru ram horn manifolds straight into aluminized 2 1/2 rear exit exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers! She sounds sweet!  Other features include serpentine belt system. Brass Works Radiator and Air Conditioning. The  chassis was lowered all the way around. updated with Dual Master Cylinder. Power Front Disc Brakes and finally set with polished Halibrand Style Wheels (made by Real Wheel 8 1/2" rear - 6" front). Knock Offs and new BF Goodrich Radials! Currently 63. 00 miles (3k on engine/transmission/modifications) of driving enjoyment! Need I say more. Yep!

In Closing. I found this to be a simply amazing documented survivor and a standard for others to be judged by! If you have been looking for a great 56 Chevy to enjoy. restorations are nice but all to often. the fit of an original can never be duplicated and this one is TIGHT and RIGHT! You will not be disappointed. PERIOD.   

 of driving/viewing enjoyment! Always runs cool. Never overheats and the Air Conditioning will Freeze you out! but this Jewel is special with shocking original style. you will rewarded with tons of admiration and operational enjoyment! The fender skirts are included but will not fit with the current wheel/tire combo.

The Above is the original advertisement for when l bought the car

  I have replaced the original vavle radio with a new exact copy of the original the has fm pre select channels and ipod connection you would not tell the diference amazing it cost me €700. l still have the original valve radio. l have the original californian black Plates. set of original wheel rims and immaculate original wheel trims and color coded fender trims incase the new owner wants to put it back to standard. have books and lots of info on the car. also the is a custom made hood bumper Bra. thats clips on the front to protect the paintwork from stonechips when driving. have owned this car for 6 years and it has always been kept indoors in a carcoon. l have never brought it to a show and it has never been out in the rain. l have put a new battery in recently and l have only put about 800 miles on it since l bought it. the car is costing me a lot lot more money than l am asking for it. so it is a absolute gem at this price try find another like this with the fabulous continal kit and host of other extra's. if more info is needed just contact me. l only check my emails once a day so be patient if you do'nt get a reply straight away. will reply. l am trying to be as honest as l can. l do'nt and wo'nt mess people about you will not be disappointed. l am living in limerick southern Ireland about 20 mins from shannon airport l can collect at airport within reason. the price is €35000 euro

   This car is great value. nd you will not get one anywhere near the condition for this money. l am into this car  for well over 40k  

l might take trade in of Ford Zephyr/Zodiac mk1/mk2 . l have owned and restored these cars for years so l know the value of them. l am not interested in in guys with inflated value cars. /span>

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